He called the back room at the Sunshine Store Paradise. Until you got to know him, the man who helped stock the grocery store shelves kept such a low profile that not many people knew anything about him. And then the son can throw the ball. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Sauer Jr. memorial. 1969 Glendale Stamps :: Nearmint's Vintage Football Card Blog And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. Doting father. Bottom: Associated Press. This is not an indictment of fathers including me its just a recitation of facts. George Sauer Jr., who died at 69, had some connections to Wisconsin He was born July 25, 1933, in Indianapolis. [2] In a 1971 interview with the Institute for the Study of Sport and Society, Sauer said, "When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent. The Baltimore Colts were three-touchdown favorites when they faced the Jets in the 1969 Super Bowl, in Miami, but they lost, 16-7, in one of the great upsets in pro football history. The shifty slot receiver who walked away from the game at the age of 27 died from congestive heart failure and complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 69. He was 69. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. GEORGE SAUER OBITUARY GEORGE A. SAUER JR. age 79 beloved husband of Betty Jane (nee Madsen) for 57 years; loving father of Norma Jean Hydock (John) and Ronald (Julie); grandfather of. "But he was given skills he didnt want. The irony is, in most cases there is nothing malicious in it at least in the beginning although the results can consume many years of the childs life and continue into early adulthood. "It is a sad thing to see a 40-year-old man checked into bed at night," Sauer said. Please reset your password. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. A few years ago, people around the N.F.L. This account has been disabled. Sorry! Parents, pay heed. George Sauer; Former Official Of Jets Was 83, https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/09/obituaries/george-sauer-former-official-of-jets-was-83.html. He definitely does not like to be regimented, he said of his son. Let others know about your loved one's death. Sauer retired at the peak of his career following the 1970 NFL season because he considered professional football dehumanizing. In five of the six seasons Sauer played for the Jets, Sauer either led or tied for the lead in receptions. A great athlete like Sauer naturally will be hard to replace.". Marine Corps Veteran. GREAT NEWS! George Henry Sauer Jr. (November 10, 1943 - May 7, 2013) was an American football wide receiver who played six seasons for the American Football League 's New York Jets, and later played in the World Football League. "[2] Sauer's father, on the subject of his son's retirement, stated, "He definitely does not like to be regimented."[2]. Sauer, who played for the Jets from. Together, Sauer, Namath and Hall of Famer Don Maynard developed one of the top passing offenses in the AFL through the later half of the 1960s. Outside of helping you tackle the logistics associated with a funeral (i.e. George Sauer Obituary (2013) - Waco, TX - The Columbus Dispatch At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Lillian, son George Sauer Jr., and daughter, Dana. Instead the system the power structure of the coaches and the people who run the game works to mold you into something they can manipulate.". Kendall has fond memories of 2004 British Open at Royal Troon, Golden Eagles Blog Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards. You can always change this later in your Account settings. I enjoyed the friendships I made. [3] After he left Kansas, Sauer coached at the United States Naval Academy (19481949), and Baylor University (19501955), compiling a career college football record of 78559 and earning trips to both the Orange Bowl and the Gator Bowl. He had no family in the area. After retiring, Sauer pursued writing and completed a novel. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. Power forward Ikechukwu Eke commits to Marquette's 2017 recruiting class, On the Trail A system error has occurred. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. George Sauer Jr. would later note, It was as though some unseen force was driving me from behind to do those things. I can identify with this sentiment, because this same unseen force influenced the first 22 years of my own life. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business designed to mold you into someone easy to manipulate.. Thats how it happens to hundreds of thousands of young men in America, and its how it happened to the man on aisle 7, George Sauer Jr. GEORGE SAUER Obituary (2021) - Bay City, MI - Bay City Times George Sauer's Love-Hate Connection With Football He had apparently chosen the city at random. He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. After leaving the Jets, Sauer served as an unpaid offensive line coach in 1973 at Oberlin College in Ohio. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling . George Sauer, Jets' Leading Receiver in Super Bowl III, Dies at 69 EDINA SAUER OBITUARY. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was born September 26, 1981. Leonard (Len) R. Sauer, of Gloucester City died on September 8 in Cooper University Medical Center from injuries suffered in an auto accident that occurred several days before. I care even less about being a public person. Why hate your fellow man, evenartificially?". Try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. George Sauer; Former Official Of Jets Was 83 - The New York Times It both glorifies and destroys bodies. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He wanted something else. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was born November 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Athaleen Harlan Kiesel. George Sauer in 1969. His writing has also been featured in Sports Illustrated, Task & Purpose, and the Human Development Project. Sauer caught two key passes, each converting first downs, on the Jets' only touchdown drive of the game. Fortunate son. Following the services, there will be a reception at the Miller home. Albert G. Sauer passed away Tuesday July 11, 2017 in York, PA. Born in Jersey City, NJ on August 25, 1927 and raised in Fallsington PA, he was the middle of. All Obituaries - Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 - February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Football is an ambiguous sport, depending both on grace and violence. Edward Sauer Jr. | Obituary | Herald Bulletin George Sauer Jr. would later observe, We had about thirteen trees in our backyard when I was a kid in Waco, Texas. George Sauer - Wikipedia Failed to report flower. People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. How is this possible? George Sauer, the Jets leading receiver in Super Bowl III and four-time AFL All Star, died on May 7 according to the New York Times. Sauer played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. This allowed Sauer to step up and deliver perhaps his most important performance as a Jet. George Sauer - West Virginia Obituaries All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was a member of the undefeated 1963 Longhorns, and of the 1964 Longhorns that defeated previously unbeaten Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Sauer of Essex, Maryland, who passed away on May 23, 2021, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. William (Billy) J. Sauer, Jr., 39, of Milwaukee, was granted the breath of peace and infinite new life on July 9, 2021. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. With a 34-year-old Maynard starting to show signs of aging and Sauer coming into his prime at the age of 25, Sauer surpassed Maynard as Namath's top target in 1968. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. Basketball, hockey, name it. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. He loved reminiscing about the old days of growing up on a farm in Minnesota and listening to prime country music. Although the 6'2" Sauer didn't have game-breaking speed, he was an exemplary route-runner and had tremendously reliable hands. The father would win because the son preferred peace to confrontation, wanted to make his father proud, and in any event, the son really had no other choice, being on the much weaker end of the power balance before reaching full adulthood. She said he had been struggling with Alzheimers disease for some time. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. Failed to delete memorial. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. Little did anyone know that twenty-six years before, he had caught eight passes for 133 yards and set up his teams only touchdown in Super Bowl III. In the inception in the very earliest of days this is how it happens. George Sauer Sr. Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Sauer Sr. of Orma, West Virginia, who passed away on February 28, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business. When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent, he said in an interview. Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. As a rookie, Sauer established himself as a reliable yet underused split end as Namath began to find his way professionally. On a writers journey. After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. You live forever in our hearts. Career [ edit] Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. Sauers Super performance in Super Bowl III was the greatest of any pass catcher until Lynn Swanns spectacular show in 1976, and yet he played only two more seasons after that, retiring at 27, too young by even the merciless standards of the NFL. Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. based on information from your browser. Gertrude (Gertie) E. Sauer died on August 9th, 2019 in her Winter Springs, Florida home. They had 6 children that they raised in Ridgewood, Queens, New York till 2009 when she moved to Winter Springs, Florida to live with her daughter and her family. George Sauer Obituary (2007) - Cleveland, OH - The Plain Dealer George Sauer - 1933 - Football - University of Nebraska George Sauer really had no choice in the trajectory his life would take for its first 27 years, because he was offered a football scholarship to the University of Texas on the day he was born. Sauer caught seven passes for 70 yards in the Jets thrilling 27-23 playoff win over the Raiders to help the Jets to a berth in Super Bowl III. In 1968, he started and caught eight passes for the Jets in the third AFL-NFL World Championship Game, helping defeat the NFL's heavily favored Baltimore Colts. He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. 1967 AFL - JOE NAMATH to GEORGE SAUER highlights / TD - YouTube For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab.
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